Old forecasting models can’t keep up. Discover how Kim Vaccarella of Bogg Bag and Rachel Liverman of Glowbar stay focused on their mission while planning smarter, faster, and with more flexibility.

In this episode, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom sat down with Stephanie Liu, the founder of  Levitate Foundry, which is ranked No. 1,407 on 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Liu discussed the brands Levitate works with – and how it built those connections.

In this episode, Inc. editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin sat down with William Gaunitz, the founder and CEO of hair growth company Advanced Trichology. Advanced Trichology is ranked No. 4,192 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, which is the sixth time it has been an honoree.

In addition to discussing how he got the company started and what inspired him, Gaunitz stresses the importance of creating a brand for your company, treating people as individuals, and leveraging your transferable skills.

Clarity, accountability, and trust aren’t easy to build, but they’re essential. Daniel Chait of Greenhouse and Christie Horvath of Wagmo share how they’re rethinking performance management to help their people grow and their companies thrive.

In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ben Sherry sits down with Ayeshia Quainoo-Tefera, the  founder and CEO of the Springfield, Virginia-based Ultimate Care, a home health agency. Ultimate Care is ranked No. 2,345 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Ayeshia discusses how she navigated Covid, trying to minimize risk while maximizing impact for her clients, and how systemizing everything she does is critical. She also emphasizes developing an inclusive culture by showing employees that you care.

In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson sits down with Abel Horvath, the founder of  Fulfillment Hub USA, which is ranked No. 2,880 on 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Fulfillment Hub USA is a fulfillment services provider offering warehousing solutions, transport services, and more.

Abel discusses the biggest challenges facing the logistics industry and what he attributes the company’s growth to: truly meeting the client’s needs.

Invisible Technologies has quietly become one of the most influential players in artificial intelligence—training 80 percent of the world’s large language models, raising $100 million in funding, and earning the No. 152 spot on the Inc. 5000. In this session, founder and CEO shares the bold strategy behind the company’s rapid ascent and his perspective on what’s next for AI, automation, and the businesses poised to lead the next wave of innovation.

In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson sits down with Nadine Motaweh, the managing partner of  Identified Talent Solutions, which ranked No. 3,138 on 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Identified Talent Solutions is a recruitment services and talent acquisition consulting firm spanning executive search, direct placement, and contract staffing.

Nadine talks about the value of people in her organization, and how that relates to fast growth. She also stresses the importance of thinking on the fly, figuring things out as you go, staying productive, and embracing the chaos.

In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson chats with Ebony Wilkins, the president and CEO of Aalis Management Consulting. Aalis, which is ranked No.  369 on 2025 Inc. 5000, specializes in  financial management and acquisition support for government agencies. Or, as Ebony puts it, “we manage the government’s checkbook.”

Ebony talks about recognizing a culture shift, knowing what you don't know, and hiring young people to undertake the social media account.

From burn-rate management to fundraising timing, Ceremonia founder Babba Rivera and Atropos Health co-founder Brigham Hyde unpack today’s high-stakes financial decisions and what separates the resilient from the risky.